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crasea, The Paint Paddle you used to stir your Epoxy. How did you clean it?

Thanks crasea, I have read about that. I was planning on using some 2 Liter Soda Bottles and a few Water Jugs I have. Thanks for the Reminder. MadRus, Pity....I do...maybe :lol: , my wife and I recently had our first and BOY is it "Fun" to get up every 2 hours to feed him, but thankfully m...

:o MadRus, its great to hear from you again, the little one must be keeping you up all night..... Thanks for the complements. I was about to email Shine, Jacques and Yourself about the Epoxy and the Glue steps. Glad to hear that I can still get a good bond on the somewhat cured/dried Epoxy. I will b...

that's what I would do. Quickly before the epoxy you have put on cures much more. It is no longer Tacky! It was applied about 10 hours ago. It will have been drying for about 24 hours by the time I get back to it, is that ok? I started on it last night around 7pm and should be able to get back to i...

That looks great crasea, your doing a great job on your rebuild. Im sure it will be a better/stronger boat by the time you finish it. Cant wait to see.

Thanks TomW. I checked my wood this morning and it looks great, the Epoxy took well, it is nice and smooth. There were a few burs on the surface, I guess some dust or bugs got on there while it was drying. OH, since it is now mostly dried, and I havent Glued the Two pieces together. Do I need to do ...

Ok, so I risked Life and Limb and was able to Epoxy Coat both pieces of the Transom today. Monday I am going to try to Glue them together. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18063/normal_supplies.jpg Critical Supplies http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18063/normal_transom_one.jpg Fi...

thx chrisobee, that is the answer I was looking for. I just did a test batch of Epoxy Fillet(Peanut Butter Consisicety) OH BOY it that hard to mix. Anyone have any Tricks?

I know cesera mentioned using a Paint Paddle for the Epoxy itself, but the Fillet is way think and hard to stir.........

Ok, Today I am planning on Epoxing the Transom and then Glueing it together. Do I need to wait a Day or so for the Epoxy to completely Cure before I put on the Glue and Bond the two pieces?

Pics for You! Hey MadRus the boat is a 1977 Bomber. Boy 30 years, if my new transom lasts half that long, that would be an accoplishment. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18063/normal_bomb_lpipe.jpg My Boat http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/18063/normal_bomber_boat.jpg http://gall...